Afterschool Counselor

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

Participates in day-to-day programming of off-site before or after school programs, as well as homework assistance, academic enrichment, and family engagement events.

This position requires high energy, enthusiasm for YMCA’s mission, and flexibility.

LOCATION AND HOURS :

Afterschool programs run weekdays from 2 : 45pm-6 : 00pm. Programs are held at elementary schools near the Heinrich YMCA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• 1. Participates in regular trainings, meetings, and staff development;
• 2. Ensures proper implementation of the YMCA of Southern Nevada’s Youth Development policies and procedures;
• 3. Works closely with supervisors, school administration, parents, and teachers to implement strategies for student success;
• 4. Ensures students sign in and out of the program daily;
• 5. Ensures activities are delivered as intended;
• 6. Maintains a safe and secure site location with established emergency procedures;
• 7. Working with small groups and / or individual students;

8. Implements fun and engaging after school activities

9. Supports classroom and behavior management consistently to develop a safe and productive learning environment;

10. Available afternoons during the weekdays Monday through Friday.

11. Performs all other duties, as assigned.

ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS

1. Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children.2. Attend required abuse risk management training.3. Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.

4. Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.5. Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities. Qualifications

1. Experience working in out-of-school-time programming, preferably within underserved communities

2. Bi-lingual in English and Spanish, preferred

3. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

4. Academic skills proficiency in elementary math and literacy.

5. Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with diverse populations.

6. Ability to build relationships with staff, students and families

7. Excellent organizational and communication skills

8. Love and respect for children.

9. Working with Children within 30 days of hire.

10. Current American Red Cross Certifications in CPR and First Aid within 30 days of hire

Essential Functions

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone / smart device.

3. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.

4. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.

5. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.